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KOFI FAMOUS AYIVOR

Tema

Summary

Dynamic financial and policy analyst with extensive experience at the Integrated Social Development Centre, specializing in project management and strategic planning. Achievements include enhanced stakeholder engagement and successful social responsibility initiatives, leveraging strong data analysis skills. Known for effective communication and driving impactful outcomes, fostering ethical conduct across diverse teams. Committed to supporting organizational goals while adapting quickly to new challenges.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Policy/Financial Analyst

Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC)
07.2008 - Current
  • Budget analysis, policy analysis and monitoring and evaluation
  • Responsible for right to development, macroeconomics and public finance portfolio
  • Helping with analysis of the Jubilee oilfield financial/economic data
  • Part of a coordinating team for a joint ISODEC-Revenue Watch Institute pilot project in the Asutifi District on the transparent and accountable management of extractives revenues at the subnational level
  • Involved in ISODEC advocacy campaigns in Ghana and the subregion on many issues including extractives, public finance etc
  • Part of civil society group that looked at the Petroleum Commission draft bill
  • Helped with media content analysis at the Centre for Budget Advocacy in ISODEC
  • Assisting with the pilot project on the Distributed Effects of Economic Policies (DEEP) Model in Ghana

Senior Corporate Affairs Officer

Ghana national Petroleum corporation (GNPC)
11.2010 - 06.2021
  • Led community education initiatives in GNPC operational regions.
  • Managed GNPC Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive departmental budget for Corporate Affairs.
  • Facilitated corporation's efforts on governance frameworks such as EITI and PIAC reports.
  • Facilitated GNPC media activities and stakeholder interactions including parliament, executive and civil society organisations.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
  • Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
  • Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align on strategic initiatives.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Supply Chain Assistant

Canterbury/Tranfield Foods Ltd.
03.2004 - 12.2007
  • Responsible for product coding and labelling
  • In charge of inhouse IT requirements and facilitated warehouse transportation
  • Responsible for inhouse logistics supplies

Research Officer

Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC)
11.1999 - 03.2002
  • Conducted research among GNPC’s publics
  • Performed daily media content analysis
  • Conducted market researches and surveys
  • Evaluated seminars and conferences
  • Co-ordinated delivery of project inputs and facilitated staff training
  • Helped organised Oil and Gas Africa Exhibition & Conference of 1998 &1999

Research/Administrative Co-ordinator

West African Gas Pipeline Project (WAGP)
11.1999 - 05.2001
  • Assisted coordinate activities of WAGP External Affairs representatives in Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria
  • Acted as the WAGP liaison officer between project office in Houston and the West Africa subregion
  • Assisted with aspects of WAGP External Affairs budget submissions
  • Develop rapport with clients interested in investment opportunities in emerging oil/gas markets
  • Took part in business development negotiations
  • Provided IT, administrative and logistics support functions for WAGP activities in the region
  • Helped develop the WAGP External Affairs working handbook
  • Helped provide the needed information for WAGP website development
  • Monitored and evaluated third party contracts in the subregion
  • Created and maintained database of all stakeholder contacts
  • Undertook media content analysis on oil/gas/WAGP issues, market research and customer surveys

Community Affairs Officer

Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC)
10.1998 - 09.1999
  • Helped in community education in GNPC operations areas
  • Performed media content analysis
  • Part of GNPC Compensation Team that worked with other stakeholders to pay affected communities in GNPC operation areas

Assistant IT Tutor

K-Compu Service
06.1997 - 08.1997
  • MS Office software instructor

Education

Certificate - International Petroleum Management Programme

International Human Resource Development Corporation (IHRDC)
Boston
12.2011

Certificate - Gas Processing Technology and Operational and Maintenance

JOGMEG
Japan
03.2011

Certificate - Governance in Oil, Gas and Mining Revenues

Africa Regional Extractives Knowledge Hub, GIMPA
Legon, Ghana
12.2009

MSc - Financial Management

University of Hull
UK
12.2006

BSc - Statistics & Computer Science

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
12.1998

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Social Responsibility Initiatives
  • Financial Management
  • Project management
  • Systems thinking
  • Performance analysis
  • Experienced with Analytical Tools
  • Statistical Analysis Using SPSS
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Effective Communication
  • Effective Presentation
  • Effective Negotiation
  • People management
  • Comparative analysis
  • Strategic goals
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Eager Learner
  • Budgetary planning

References

  • Miss Esther Cobbah, CEO, Strategic Communications Africa Ltd, P.O. Box TF149, Trade Fair, La, Accra, +233 21 224 724 / 30 701 1677, +233 30 701 1590, stratcomm@stratcomm-africa.com
  • Kwame Ntow Amoah, Head, EEMU, GNPC, Harbour Road, Tema, 0303206020
  • Mr Michael Woode, Energy Consultant, Balkan Energy, P.O. Box 21, Accra, +233 244 371354, m_woode@mail.com

Home

+233 289 525554

Affiliations

  • Mango and maize farming
  • Teaching maths

Languages

English
First Language

Accomplishments

  • Financial bonus for excelling at achieving target

Certification

  • JOGMEG
  • IHRDC
  • ATTOR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Corporate Affairs Officer

Ghana national Petroleum corporation (GNPC)
11.2010 - 06.2021

Policy/Financial Analyst

Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC)
07.2008 - Current

Supply Chain Assistant

Canterbury/Tranfield Foods Ltd.
03.2004 - 12.2007

Research Officer

Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC)
11.1999 - 03.2002

Research/Administrative Co-ordinator

West African Gas Pipeline Project (WAGP)
11.1999 - 05.2001

Community Affairs Officer

Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC)
10.1998 - 09.1999

Assistant IT Tutor

K-Compu Service
06.1997 - 08.1997

Certificate - International Petroleum Management Programme

International Human Resource Development Corporation (IHRDC)

Certificate - Gas Processing Technology and Operational and Maintenance

JOGMEG

Certificate - Governance in Oil, Gas and Mining Revenues

Africa Regional Extractives Knowledge Hub, GIMPA

MSc - Financial Management

University of Hull

BSc - Statistics & Computer Science

University of Ghana
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